Here's an item from the Ontario (Calif.) Daily Bulletin that's a bit discouraging: RANCHO CUCAMONGA - The historic gas station on Foothill Boulevard west of Archibald Avenue, one of the last relics of the Route 66 days, has been fenced off for some time now but the city says no plans for the station have … Continue reading Historic service station in limbo
Day: December 13, 2006
Western Motel in Bethany gets a reprieve
Several weeks ago, it appeared the historic Western Motel in Bethany, Okla., was in jeopardy. The manager was busted during a prostitution sting, and the city filed a notice to abate the nuisance -- usually a first step that leads to a motel's demolition. But things have changed. The motel's owner, Ken Patel, has taken … Continue reading Western Motel in Bethany gets a reprieve
Big Lincoln on big wagon may move to Lincoln
In Divernon, Ill., there's a big Abraham Lincoln figure that sits on a gigantic covered wagon, right off Route 66. The wagon is 40 feet long, 20 feet tall, and the wheels alone are 10 feet tall. It weighs five tons. You can see and read about the Giant Lincoln on a Covered Wagon at … Continue reading Big Lincoln on big wagon may move to Lincoln
Two Route 66 towns to enroll in Main Street program
The Tulsa World reports today that the City Council is expected to allow part of southwest Tulsa, known as Red Fork, to participate in the Oklahoma Main Street revitalization and preservation program. It would last for three years and cost $150,000. It would recognize what is being called Red Fork Main Street, which encompasses two … Continue reading Two Route 66 towns to enroll in Main Street program
Attention, western roadies
Jim Conkle of the California Route 66 Preservation Foundation is going to start filming pilots for a television series about Route 66 that will be similar in format to Charles Kuralt's "On the Road." The series is being pitched to Fox, HGTV and local stations. He wants to interview as many Route 66 aficionados as … Continue reading Attention, western roadies
Grant will finish Coleman Theatre restoration
Those who've traveled the Mother Road know that the restoration of the historic Coleman Theatre Beautiful in Miami, Okla., has been ongoing for years. That restoration is one big step closer to being complete because of a $250,000 grant, theater director Barbara Smith told the Joplin (Mo.) Globe. "The grant will complete the balcony project, … Continue reading Grant will finish Coleman Theatre restoration
Who will buy Metro memories?
The Metro Diner closed a few weeks ago to make way for a new entrance at the University of Tulsa. On Tuesday, the landmark Route 66 restaurant's cooking equipment and memorabilia were auctioned. KOTV in Tulsa has the story.